An official Artist Card issued by Cinenova Association acts as your essential professional identity. In major entertainment hubs like Mumbai and Chennai, possessing a valid union card is mandatory for actors, performers, and crew participating in movies, TV serials, web series, and advertisements.
For entry-level performers, background actors & supporting talent building their career.
For experienced professionals seeking structured union privileges and benefits.
The primary purpose of an artist card is to safeguard professional rights, ensure fair compensation, defined working hours, and set safety standards for all entertainment personnel.
Guarantees fair payment policies, fixed working hours, and protection against wage default on set.
Registered members get top priority when large production houses cast for movies and TV shows.
Full legal backing and dispute resolution through the association for overtime or unfair practices.
Formal industry recognition establishing your credibility across production houses and casting directors.
Builds a track record of assignments, helping aspiring artists transition from background roles to featured assignments.
To complete your online artist card application, prepare clear scanned copies of the following documents:
Taking your first step into cinema and media begins with proper membership. Secure your identity and professional rights with Cinenova Association.
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CineNova Association is a government incorporated organization dedicated to the welfare, recognition, and professional protection of artists across India. The Artist Card acts as an official union identity within the film & media ecosystem. Whether you are a junior artist, technician, background performer, or an aspiring actor aiming for Bollywood & regional cinema, the Artist Card helps establish instant credibility and provides verified access to genuine casting opportunities.
Government incorporated verification establishing instant credibility across Bollywood & regional production houses.
Direct, verified access to genuine casting calls, film projects, TV shows, OTT series and media assignments.
Comprehensive legal support, structured payment protection policies, safety guidelines, and union assistance.
Select a category tab below to view each eligible role in its dedicated membership card.
Professional Protection • Legal Support • Verified Identity
Your card acts as an official identity while working in films, TV, OTT or events anywhere in India.
It confirms you are a recognized member under a registered association.
You become eligible for professional protection, records and dispute assistance.
Members also receive invitations to workshops, networking programs, award events and industry interactions that help build long-term careers.
Complete the registration to become a verified member of CineNova Association
• Verified Artist Identity
• Priority Casting Access
• Industry Recognition
• Support from Association
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फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में कार्य करने वाले कलाकार, जूनियर आर्टिस्ट, डायरेक्टर, असिस्टेंट डायरेक्टर, कैमरामैन, स्पॉट बॉय, लाइटमैन, मेक-अप आर्टिस्ट आदि के लिए Artist Card एक आवश्यक पहचान पत्र है।
